Podcast
The GSCCC Podcast
Let’s “Make the World a Better Place”
Welcome to the official GSCCC podcast, “Make the World a Better Place” — new episodes will be posted here as well as on Spotify and our YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe!
About Our Show: Meet leaders with connections to Girl Scouts serving in our community and beyond! Together, we will hear inspiring stories from Girl Scout Alum and adult supporters of Girl Scouts who use their courage, confidence, and character to make the world around them a better place.
Season 2, Episode 11
We were honored to talk with GSUSA’s National Board President Noorain Khan. She holds the highest volunteer title in the organization. This National Gold Award Girl Scout alum credits her lifetime of interests in philanthropy with some of her earliest memories as a Girl Scout Brownie in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Since 2023, Noorain has brought tremendous nonprofit and business leadership expertise to the national board. Aside from her impressive professional accolades in corporate law, she has served as a senior policy advisor on the National Economic Council at the White House and as chief of staff at the education nonprofit Teach for All. She is a member of the New York State Bar and has served on a variety of nonprofit boards. Noorain is the one for the job!
Season 2, Episode 10
Say hello to Girl Scout Lifetime Member Kim Dodson. She is a long-time volunteer, Girl Scout parent, and former staff member across many councils. Kim currently serves as the director for United Way of South Hampton Roads Mission United program, and uses her skills to improve the lives of military families by offering the resources and support they need to thrive.
Season 2, Episode 9
Say hello to 2025 GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship recipient Maureen. She's a rising sophomore at the University of Alabama with a long-standing history of service. From shy beginnings as a Girl Scout Daisy to developing a toolbox of leadership skills, she's ready for the next chapter of her journey.
Season 2, Episode 8
Meet Girl Scout alum Tameika Serrano, the Program Director of Old Dominion University’s Mustard Seed Place Women’s Business Center who is also an Inside Business Top 40 Under 40 Honoree and serves in several volunteer roles, including as an ombudsman for her husband’s command, chair of the WHRO Emerging Leaders Board, and a mentor with ForKids, Inc.
Season 2, Episode 7
Say hello to Gold Award Girl Scout alum Caitlyn! As the saying goes, once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout; after years of experience in theater, both on stage and behind the scenes supporting youth, she’s back to connect with Girl Scouts — this time as a staff supporter.
Season 2, Episode 6
Meet mother-daughter duo Deirdre and Martha-Ann who have taken on the journey of Girl Scouting together. Girl Scout Senior Martha-Ann is interested in advocacy and civics, while mom Deirdre is a civil engineer who encourages girls to explore STEM and other challenging fields.
Season 2, Episode 5
Deputy Director of Public Communications for the City of Chesapeake Elizabeth Vaughn, an active Girl Scout alum and volunteer, shares her views on why Girl Scouts is the ideal space for her daughter, and for all girls, and why she chose to get involved as a troop leader.
Season 2, Episode 4
Meet Girl Guide alum Georgia Lyons, who is from the United Kingdom. Georgia has served as a troop leader and is now helping new families looking to join Girl Scouts as a GSCCC staff member. Georgia loves to celebrate World Thinking Day each February, and shares some tips about how to get involved.
Season 2, Episode 3
Meet Gold Award Girl Scout alum Cameron “Cami” Hart! Cami is a young leader pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University. For her Gold Award project, Cami addressed the topic of global citizenship, and she assisted Spanish-speaking students with learning English.
Season 2, Episode 2
Meet Girl Scout volunteer and lifetime member Amanda Howie who believes in the power of civic engagement no matter your age! Amanda is the Administrator of the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys, and currently serves on the GSCCC Board of Directors.
Season 2, Episode 1
Welcome doctoral candidate Nikki Turpin as we discuss how social responsibility could be the key to our big future! This business owner recently reconnected with Girl Scouts as a mom of two daughters and shares the moment she knew the program was for her family.
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